How To Fix CPE112 - Term type references another condition type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE - Commodity Pricing Engine

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Term type references another condition type

What causes this issue?

The term calculation type references another condition type of the same
document. The input data for this reference is inconsistent.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Delete the entries in the fields for the reference document category
and reference document, and maintain the reference condition type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE112 - Term type references another condition type ?

  The SAP error message CPE112, which states "Term type references another condition type," typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in SAP, particularly when dealing with condition records in the pricing procedure. This error indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of condition types in the pricing procedure, specifically that a term type (like a discount or surcharge) is incorrectly referencing another condition type.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The term type is set up to reference another condition type that is not valid or does not exist in the pricing procedure.
  Circular References: There may be a circular reference where a condition type is trying to reference itself or another condition type that eventually leads back to it.
  Missing Condition Types: The referenced condition type may not be defined in the system or is not active in the pricing procedure.
  Inconsistent Condition Records: There may be inconsistencies in the condition records that are causing the reference to fail.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the pricing procedure configuration.
  Verify the configuration of the term type and ensure that it is correctly set up to reference the appropriate condition type.
  Ensure that the referenced condition type is active and correctly configured in the pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Types:
  
  Use transaction code VK11 or VK12 to check the condition records for the involved condition types.
  Ensure that all necessary condition types are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Avoid Circular References:
  
  Review the pricing procedure to ensure that there are no circular references between condition types.
  Adjust the configuration to eliminate any circular dependencies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the pricing procedure to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  Create a test sales order or quotation to verify that the pricing is calculated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on pricing procedures and condition types.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and condition types, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  VK11: Create Condition
  VK12: Change Condition
  VK13: Display Condition
  
  
  Pricing Procedure: A set of rules that determine how prices are calculated in sales documents.
  Condition Types: These are used to define various pricing elements such as discounts, surcharges, and taxes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CPE112 error and ensure that your pricing configuration is set up correctly.